To suspend temporarily the duty on certain weaving machines.

Summary

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1999, the duty on weaving machines (looms) for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, shuttle type: power looms for weaving fabrics of a width not exceeding 4.9 m, if imported without off-loom or large loom take-ups, drop wires, heddles, reeds, harness frames, and beams.

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Timeline

1. 26 February 1998

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 February 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 February 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 March 1998

   Committee

   See H.R.4342.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 March 1998

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 26 February 1998 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 February 1998

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4] · R · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1998
• related to ← A bill to suspend through December 31, 1999, the duty on certain textile machinery.